Tips to pay off credit card debt the fastest
Methods to lower your interest rates and pay off credit card debt.
Methods to lower your interest rates and pay off credit card debt.
Interest rates expected to go up again next week
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do before the possible announcement next week.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should do before the possible announcement next week.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
More drivers running out of gas, amid high gas prices
Inflation may be leading to more gas-outs and mechanical issues on roads.
Inflation may be leading to more gas-outs and mechanical issues on roads.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Employment scams triple in Texas since March: BBB
The BBB says its Scam Tracker reports nearly tripled between March to June 2022 and historical data indicates the season for employment scams is not over yet.
The BBB says its Scam Tracker reports nearly tripled between March to June 2022 and historical data indicates the season for employment scams is not over yet.
Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
Watchdog warns fake online reviews are duping consumers
An investigator reports finding fake online reviews for local businesses.
An investigator reports finding fake online reviews for local businesses.
How to spot online posts spreading fake reviews for several businesses
If you are looking at online reviews you should be aware they may not be real. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
If you are looking at online reviews you should be aware they may not be real. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
Sizzling summer vacation gear you probably need
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
Recall: Blueberries may have elevated levels of lead
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
Sugar Land ice cream store owner to refund $500 tip to customer
We showed you Monday night a customer was stuck with a $500 tip on ice cream cones. Now, we're told the store owner is cutting them a refund.
We showed you Monday night a customer was stuck with a $500 tip on ice cream cones. Now, we're told the store owner is cutting them a refund.
Spirit Airlines bringing hundreds of new jobs to Houston
Spirit Airlines is bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston. On Tuesday, the company announced a new crew base at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Spirit Airlines is bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston. On Tuesday, the company announced a new crew base at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Ice cream shop owner refunding $500 tip
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update on a story we reported on Monday night after a woman was charged for a $500 tip.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update on a story we reported on Monday night after a woman was charged for a $500 tip.
Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
LEGO's new Atari 2600 kit comes with joystick, games
LEGOs and video games both became playroom staples in the 1980s. So it just makes sense for LEGO to release a buildable brick model of the iconic Atari 2600 video game console.
LEGOs and video games both became playroom staples in the 1980s. So it just makes sense for LEGO to release a buildable brick model of the iconic Atari 2600 video game console.
Family says paying for ice cream cones at Sugar Land shop cost them $500 tip
A family goes out for ice cream and says they ended up with a $500 tip on their debit card bill. And the store owner admits they're not the only ones.
A family goes out for ice cream and says they ended up with a $500 tip on their debit card bill. And the store owner admits they're not the only ones.
Customer disputing $500 tip at Houston-area ice cream restaurant
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you can do if you come across this issue.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you can do if you come across this issue.
See the photos: Colonel Sanders’ former house, restaurant for sale in Kentucky
The complex in Kentucky includes a working restaurant — but it’s not a KFC.
The complex in Kentucky includes a working restaurant — but it’s not a KFC.